GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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WordMeaning
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
egregiousconspicuous
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
gapeto open the mouth wide